Will my friends laugh at me for playing bowls?

John and Me - Lesson 5

Hi Babyboomers


Yes, it's me - learning to play bowls!


The game summary seemed to fit into 'Exercise with a purpose' for this gym dropout'






Summary - Lawn bowls is a precision sport that is played for the challenge and competition, personal enjoyment, physical activity, the pleasure of spending time outdoors and for social interaction. It is also a low impact, therapeutic form of exercise. Add to that a few of my own - not too expensive, doesn't take up the whole day, and best of all, not too serious or arduous for this granny. A few concerns were "Bowling is a game for old people and surely that doesn't include me" and "You won't get much exercise", and the most concerning, "Wearing that white gear definitely doesn't turn me on." Oh and one more serious one,"My friends will laugh at me!"

 Mosman Bowling Club prides itself
on its beautiful old building, gardens
and its well maintained greens

Despite these misgivings, I signed up for the five lessons offered by Mosman Evening College to explore the possibilities. On Saturday morning I turned up at Mosman Bowling Club which prides itself on its beautiful old building, gardens and its well maintained greens, to find I was the only enrolled student. This was somewhat daunting, as an hour's personal tuition could be serious, where I might be called upon to perform. I actually have really good hand / eye co-ordination - I say to G that I could have been good at something. And maybe this is it!
John is a great coach - quiet and understated, he delivers his game wisdom well. I know that if I follow the important points of delivery, then I can expect to achieve consistency.


So, I am launching myself into the 'Lawn Bowls Scene' - firstly with Mufti Day where you just turn up and play on a Friday afternoon, so I don't have to address most of my concerns yet. Will keep you up to date.
Clara
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